Museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
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The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen is a premier art museum housed in a grand 19th-century building. Its extensive collection spans from the 15th century to the present, with particularly strong holdings in Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings. The museum boasts works by masters such as Monet, Renoir, Sisley, and Pissarro, many of whom painted in and around Rouen. The collection also includes Old Masters like Rubens, Caravaggio, and Velázquez, as well as sculptures, drawings, and decorative arts. The museum's layout is spacious and well-lit, allowing visitors to appreciate the art in a serene environment. Temporary exhibitions are held regularly, often focusing on Impressionism or Norman artists. The museum also features a lovely garden courtyard where visitors can relax.
Don't miss
- Admire the Impressionist collection, including Monet's 'Rouen Cathedral' series and works by Renoir and Sisley
- See Old Master paintings by Rubens, Caravaggio, and Velázquez
- Explore the sculpture garden and courtyard
- Visit the temporary exhibition galleries for rotating shows
- Don't miss the 17th-century French and Italian paintings
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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